Senior Transportation Technologist

Egis; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral program

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Egis Canada seeks a Senior Transportation Technologist to lead the planning, design and construction of highways, roadways and municipal designs, applying civil engineering principles and project management.

You will mentor junior staff, coordinate with multiple disciplines, ensure compliance with Alberta guidelines, and deliver designs from concept to inspection in a hybrid work setup.

Qualifications

• Technical diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or Engineering Design and Drafting Technology.
• Licensed or capable of obtaining P.L.(Eng.), P.Tech.(Eng.), or CET designation.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive consulting experience with Alberta Transportation & Municipal clients.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Civil 3D; familiarity with Alberta guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare budgets, schedules, and provide technical direction.
• Manage project teams, budgets, schedules, and deliverables QA.
• Complete conceptual to detailed design activities.
• Conduct technical design reviews for QA.
• Support transportation design staff development.
• Assist leadership in growing the Western Canada Infrastructure group and pursuing clients.
• Coordinate with other disciplines (structural, geotechnical, environmental, drainage, electrical).
• Provide construction administration liaison and site inspections as needed.
• Maintain positive client relationships.

Skills

Mentoring skills

English communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Teamwork / independence

Education

Technical diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or Engineering Design and Drafting Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Survey processing software

LIDAR processing

Job description

About Us

Join Egis, where your ambition meets unparalleled growth opportunities. As we continue to expand within Canada, we're looking for talented professionals like you to be a part of our innovative team. Imagine working alongside over 1,000 top-tier engineers, architects, and planners, all dedicated to shaping the future of infrastructure and development.
At Egis, your skills and aspirations will find the perfect environment to thrive. Elevate your career with us and be a driving force in our exciting journey.

Our values showcase everything we believe in:

A Responsible Company- We care about people, and we care about our impact; acting responsibly wherever we work and whatever we do.

A People-First Company- This is an environment of mutual respect where every team member matters, no matter who they are.

A Creative Company- Creativity is in our DNA. This is the fuel that helps us tackle the major challenges of our time.

About the Role

As a Senior Transportation Technologist, you will play a vital role in the planning, design, and construction of highways, roadways and municipal designs that form the backbone of our infrastructure systems. Your expertise in civil and municipal engineering principles, materials science, and project management enables you to contribute to the safe, efficient, and sustainable development of transportation networks. From conceptual design to final inspection, you are responsible for ensuring conformity to established design practices and standards while meeting regulatory standards and project requirements.

• Prepare budgets and schedules, plan the work, and provide technical direction and oversight.
• Manage project teams, control project budgets and schedules, and quality control of deliverables.
• Complete conceptual designs, preliminary engineering and detailed design activities and deliverables.
• Perform technical reviews of work prepared by colleagues for quality assurance purposes.
• Provide assistance in the support and development of transportation design staff.
• Assist team leadership with growing the Western Canada Infrastructure group and pursuing new business opportunities and clients.
• Prepare and review cost estimates, specifications, tender documents, and reports.
• Coordinate and collaborate with other engineering disciplines including structural, geotechnical, environmental, drainage, and electrical.
• Provide construction administration liaison and complete construction supervision and site inspections on an as-needed basis.
• Maintain positive client relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Other duties as assigned.

What do we need from you

• Completion of technical diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or Engineering Design and Drafting Technology or an equivalent program.
• Licensed as a Professional Licensee (P.L.(Eng.)) with APEGA or Professional Technologist (P.Tech.(Eng.)) or Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) with ASET, or capable of obtaining designation.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive consulting experience completing transportation projects for Alberta Transportation & Economic Corridors or Municipal clients.
• Demonstrated experience with Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors design guidelines and construction specifications.
• Demonstration of expertise in the use of AutoCAD and Civil 3D software, including developments of surfaces, corridors, typical cross sections, survey file preparation.
• Experience with Survey processing software and LIDAR point cloud processing would be considered a strong asset.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Strong mentoring skills of junior and intermediate technologists and engineers to develop compliance with established corporate standards and methodologies.
• Strong attention to detail, problem solving skills and ability to think creatively.
• Ability to work effectively independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to work in a hybrid work environment from an office, site or home setting.
• Possess a valid driver's license and have access to a vehicle with valid registration and insurance.
• Provide a 3-year driver’s record.

What's in it for you?

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

This role is eligible for a referral bonus in line with the Referral Program. If you have been referred, please provide the name of the employee who has referred you at the time of your application.

At Egis, we embrace innovation to tackle challenges and utilize AI in our recruitment process under stringent ethics and compliance policies and in alignment with our values of being a Responsible Company, a People First Company and a Creative Company. Committed to diversity, growth and collaboration, we may leverage AI to support the recruitment process.

Egis Canada is an equal opportunities employer offering a competitive salary and benefits to those with the skills suited to the needs of our clients.The salary range advertised may exceed the range based on several factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.